How financial stress affects your health (and what to do about it)
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how financial stress increases anxiety.
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6 ways to keep your bones strong as you age
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how we lose bone strength and provides ways to maintain it.
Why getting back to routine matters for your health
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says routines are important. They can reduce obesity, improve sleep and maintain mental health.
Why strength training is important, especially as we age
Aubrey Schmissrauter, a certified exercise physiologist and wellness coach at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says strength training is one of the best things we can do as we age.
9 ways to eat healthy during the holidays
Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides realistic strategies for eating healthy during the holidays.
How to stay active as Tennessee weather cools
WellTuned received tips for staying active from Kathy Mead Fronheiser, fitness center manager for the BlueCross City of Chattanooga WellAdvantage Health Center.
Why now is the perfect time to get your flu shot
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the best time to get your flu shot is before the flu starts spreading in your area.
6 ways to boost your immune system
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how the immune system protects us against serious disease, promotes normal function, and helps to remove abnormal cells.
Understanding ‘best by’ and ‘use by’ dates on food
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that for the most part, dates on food are more about quality and freshness than safety.
4 ways to lower blood pressure without medication
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that lifestyle, culture and access to healthy food are all contributors to Tennessee’s high blood pressure rate.